🚗 Classic Fault — Jaguar E-Type (1961–1975)
Jaguar E-Type overheating — cooling system inadequacy
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$60 – $400 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Coolant flush tools
📋 Overview
The E-Type has a marginal cooling system in stock form. Traffic use and hot weather cause overheating.
🩺 Symptoms
- Temperature gauge rising in traffic
- boiling over
- steam from bonnet
- coolant loss
🔍 Possible Causes
- Marginal cooling system capacity
- blocked radiator
- worn water pump
- failed thermostat
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Flush cooling system thoroughly. Test thermostat. Check radiator for blocked tubes.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Radiator re-core, electric fan conversion and quality thermostat
78% of users confirm this fix worked (22 reports)
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